Viewers worldwide will be able to watch the Brit Awards 2026 online via YouTube for the first time since it's launch in 1977. The glitzy ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube for the first time since it was first televised back in 1982.
The Brit Awards will also be moving venue, as Manchester Co-op Live Arena host the biggest annual UK music awards ceremony for the first time. Comedian Jack Whitehall will be hosting the show for the sixth year running.
Back in late 2001 around 10M viewers tuned into Pop Idol, watching Gareth Gates and Will Young battling it out to see who would ultimately be crowned the winner. Both contestants went on to become household names. Although Gareth was the runner-up, he scored chart success with his solo career - releasing three studio albums between 2002 and 2007.
In 2002 Gareth Gates hit the headlines when Katie Price sold her story to the tabloids about taking his virginity while he was only 17 years old. His image may have been tarnished by the story, but it didn't stop him scoring more hits. Hitting the number one spot four times and earning eight Top 20 hits by the end of 2003.
Boyband In The Buff (YouTube)
Fast forward to 2026 and 41 year old Gareth Gates is hitting the headlines once again. Boyband In The Buff is currently appearing at twenty five locations around the UK, featuring a very toned and hunky Gates on stage. A night of nostalgia with boyband hits and an eyeful of semi naked men on stage, leaving little to the imagination. Some might be watching on, praying for a wardrobe malfunction!
As the Winter Olympics 2026 drew to a close and the headlines revolving around Penisgate faded and flopped into the background - the memories of French Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati knocking the pole off with his penis, may just spring to mind from the French Olympic Games in 2024. The moment was caught on TV and beamed around the world to millions of viewers, as the video below shows. Maybe Anthony will never live that moment down, but at least viewers enjoyed watching him rise to the top!
Penis knocks off pole!
Memories cast even further back in time may recall a viral picture from London 2012 Olympic Games when US rower Henrik Rummel and his fellow team mates won a bronze medal in the coxless four rowing. It turned out to be anything but coxless as the medal ceremony pictures and footage appeared to show Rummel in a state of happiness, so to speak. Many viewers thought he had an erection in his tight lycra outfit - but Henrik Rummell later said,
"This is me and I swear it's not erect! I don't know why it ended up in that position but there you go."
The Enemy are back with a brand new album for 2026, and things are hotting up for the Coventry trio as Social Disguises looks to keep Tom, Andy and Liam busy throughout the year.
The Enemy - Not Going Your Way
We had the taster track Not Going Your Way which was released in October 2025 and welcomed by new and old fans alike. This was quickly followed up with the sing a long tune Trouble and The Enemy tour. The new year kicked off with the third track from Social Disguises, The Boxer and this was quickly followed up by the announcement of album launch performances and signings. The new album will be out on Friday 20th February 2026 and fans can pre-order copies, available in various formats via The Enemy official website.
The Enemy - Trouble
The Enemy have proved over the past few decades how much they enjoy performing live, and even better when fans can get up close and personal at the smaller more intimate venues. Festivals are also an opportunity to attract new fans and introduce them to the energetic sounds of Indie - a growing list of Summer festivals and events have already been announced. The year will end with a supporting role on the tour with Ocean Colour Scene.
The Enemy Social Disguises album
Don't be surprised if Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts announce another tour very soon - after all, this is what The Enemy love doing!
To keep up to date with news, pictures and video about The Enemy, keep an eye on The Enemy Unofficial.
A new experiment begins at the end of January 2025 in which surviving a 'nuclear' blast will be key as one individual locks himself away inside a bunker.
The Nuclear Bunker Experiment will test the endurance capabilities and survival instincts as the comforts of everyday life are exchanged for limited luxuries such as cold tinned food and battery powered devices.
The experiment supposedly sees a nuclear war break out as a 100,000 megaton nuke explodes in the centre of London - causing millions of deaths and catastrophic destruction at the heart of the country. As the warning siren sound, quick thinking and immediate shelter protection are the only hope for survival in this experiment. Even some 100 miles away from the blast dangers exist from fallout and radiation poisoning, and survival will depend on how safe the bunker will be as the days unfold.
Videos are being creating in the lead up to the fateful day on YouTube, and you can follow the progress before and during the experiment with blog posts on The Nuclear Bunker Experiment 🧪 🥼
There will be no running water, heat or outside contact during the time in the bunker - in fact, not even normal shower/toilet facilities will be available. The average outside temperatures are 4C/39.2F, which means life inside the unheated bunker will become unbearable as time goes on. Will the experiment work? Tune in and find out.
Top 10 UK TV viewing figures for week 2, from #barb 8th - 14th January 2024.
Gladiators returned to UK television and was an instant winner for the BBC, previously a popular ITV Saturday night entertainment show. The Traitors helped the BBC to dominate the Top 10 this week, while ITV enjoyed continuing success with Vera.
Top 10 most watched TV shows in the UK for week commencing 1st January 2024.
ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office became the most watched programme on UK TV during the first seven days of the New Year, causing quite a stir in the media as the nation talked about the scandal. The Masked Singer and Vera helped ITV lead over the BBC - which had to contend with 4 programmes inside the Top 10.
Top 10 most watched TV shows in the UK for week commencing 25th December 2023.
BBC1 dominated the Top 10 over the festive period with favourites Dr Who, Strictly Come Dancing and Call The Midwife all riding high. ITV's Vera was the sole entry for the final viewing figures of 2023.
